SONODA   17 Apr 2024
 
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Race 10 1400m

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Expecting Gamila's Jackson to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. GAMILA'S JACKSON (6) returns from a break of four months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 1400m at this track. Rates highly and a bold showing is expected. TAGANO GRANTHAM (3) improved last time out, finishing second at the end of 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. TAIKI THE MOMENT (2) improved sharply on his ninth two starts back at Himeji with a win over 1400m there six weeks ago, getting home by one length. Likely to be there at the finish again. BRAVE WIZARD (8) was below his best last time when 11th over 1870m at this track. Can contest the finish.
1 43092 EIFER ROBUSTO
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Minoru Nakashima
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 21 over 1230m, 3 len behind Danse Desmirlitons with 56kg at $116.50. Before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Taiki The Moment carrying 56kg at $196.60. Can't make much of a case.
1
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 27591 TAIKI THE MOMENT
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Resumes off a 43 day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at Himeji March 5 over 1400m defeating Sunset Very carrying 56kg at $26.30. The run before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 22 over 1800m, 19 len behind Smart Wizard carrying 55kg at $5.60. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
2
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 56582 TAGANO GRANTHAM
MASASHI ATARASHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Useful entire. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Anthracite carrying 56kg at $11.50. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Good Habits carrying 56kg at $15.60. Well placed to take this out.
3
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 56865 MEISHO KINKAKU
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind Pink Margarita carrying 56kg at $72.30. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 20 len behind Bellagiosonodalove with 56kg at $46.60. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
4
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Light green cap
5 x7986 MEINER SURPASS
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Grade 3 placegetter. Last start eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1230m, 6 len behind Water Geode with 56kg at $104. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 22 len behind Bellagiosonodalove carrying 56kg at $459.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
6 5513x GAMILA'S JACKSON
SHINJI OTSUKA
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 53.0KG
Takeshi Fujii
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at this track December 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Himetsuruichimonji carrying 57kg at $8.30. First up last campaign second of 9 at this track August 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Grigia with 56kg at $6.70. Expected to run well.
6
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Light green cap
7 x6644 KIR
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
9YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 21 len behind Morning Haze carrying 53kg at $36. The start before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Schnell Queen with 54kg at $385.30. Others preferred at this stage.
7
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, White cap
8 88540 BRAVE WIZARD
Yoshimi Masayuki
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Useful gelding. Last start second last of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1870m, 9 len behind Meiner Evince carrying 54kg at $27.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Good Habits carrying 56kg at $10.30. Will be saved up for one last crack.
8
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
9 58007 SMART PLAISIR
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toru Okawa
Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1230m, 8 len behind Water Geode carrying 54kg at $49. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 28 len behind Bellagiosonodalove carrying 54kg at $310.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Hot pink cap